Convenience Center Attendant - Part time

Nature of Work
This is responsible and physically demanding work involving the oversight and operation of solid waste convenience centers located throughout Maury County. Activities associated with the job include assisting individuals with the proper disposal of household trash and other debris, informing clientele about regulations pertaining to the proper disposal of recyclable and/or hazardous materials, ensuring the cleanliness, security and proper maintenance of the center and notifying the Solid Waste Director of any needed repairs or equipment. Additional activities include mowing the grounds of the convenience center when necessary, coordinating collection activities depending upon the utilization of the center, operating the trash compactor as needed and performing minor maintenance and repair activities when necessary. Job duties require considerable knowledge of waste disposal rules and regulations including recyclable items and hazardous materials, sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in variety of weather conditions and good interpersonal and organizational skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Solid Waste Supervisor through review of the cleanliness and organization of assigned convenience centers, ability to interact effectively with the public, knowledge of solid waste regulations and physical ability to perform the job.

Illustrative Examples of Work
-Opens and closes the convenience center according to established schedules and ensures the security of the site.
-Assists individuals with the proper disposal of household waste and recyclable items and informs them of the proper location for disposing various items.
-Inspects items being disposed of to ensure that no hazardous materials are included and advises individuals of the proper location for disposal of materials not permitted in the convenience center.
-Operates the trash compactor when necessary and ensures that it is in proper working order.
-Checks vehicles coming into the convenience center to ensure they are licensed in Maury County.
-Notifies the appropriate personnel when landfill materials need to be collected including furniture, plastic, etc.
-Directs traffic to the proper containers when the garbage disposal truck is emptying containers.
-Intercepts contractors and other individuals not allowed to use the convenience center for disposal and informs them of the proper disposal sites.
-Cleans around collection containers and organizes and sorts recyclable materials left at the center.
-Mows and weed eats the grounds of the convenience center when necessary.
-Performs minor repairs on equipment, fences and offices located at the convenience center.
-Notifies the Solid Waste Supervisor of any significant repair needs, need for additional gravel, etc.
-Attempts to resolve any issues or concerns of individuals utilizing the center and/or notifies the Solid Waste Director of any significant problems encountered with the public.
-Performs related duties as required.